Trainee Service Engineer

Verto People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering manufacturer in Manchester is seeking a Trainee Service Engineer. In this workshop-based role, you'll assist with the installation and maintenance of bespoke mechanical systems. The ideal candidate has a mechanical or electro-mechanical background, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn. This position offers between £30,000 - £35,000 along with additional benefits including overtime pay and healthcare.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Healthcare

Overtime and staying away allowances

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical or electro-mechanical service or installation required.
• Mechanical or electrical qualification, degree, or apprentice trained is advantageous.
• Flexibility for worldwide travel and staying away when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with service, maintenance, and repair of containment isolators.
• Support installation and commissioning activities at customer sites once trained.
• Conduct basic fault finding on mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical components.

Skills

Mechanical or electro-mechanical background

Willingness to learn

Strong work ethic

Education

Mechanical or electrical qualification

Job description

Overview

Trainee Service Engineer / Mechanical Fitter / Installation Engineer required to join a global, leading engineering manufacturer. The successful trainee will be responsible for the mechanical fitting, service, maintenance, installation, and commissioning of bespoke mechanical systems, predominantly containment systems for biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, and aerospace markets. This is a workshop based role in Stockport with worldwide travel and staying away when required (overtime and staying away allowances paid). Full product training provided.

Package

• £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
• Overtime with staying away allowances & payments
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Additional benefits

Responsibilities

• Assist with the service, maintenance, and repair of containment isolators and associated mechanical systems.
• Support installation, assembly, and commissioning activities at customer sites once fully trained.
• Conduct basic fault finding across mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical components.
• Carry out mechanical assembly, airflow testing, FAT/SAT, and commissioning once trained.
• Liaise with various engineering departments.
• Workshop based in Stockport with worldwide travel and staying away when required (overtime and staying away allowances paid).

Requirements

• Mechanical or electro-mechanical service or installation background.
• Willingness to learn complex containment systems and follow structured training.
• Mechanical or electrical qualification, degree, apprentice trained is advantageous.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to join a global manufacturer.
• Flexible for worldwide travel and staying away when required (overtime and staying away allowances paid).